Seven Wishes - Utopia (Japan Edition) (2001)
Posted: 29 May 2026, 12:08
Seven Wishes - Utopia (Japan Edition) (2001)
Year : 2001 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 113 mb
Bio:
Melodic band formed in 1998 in Karlskoga, Örebro, Sweden.SEVEN WISHES were formed in the mid-nineties from the ashes of Love Child, a very good and unknown Scandi hard rock act. Indeed, the core of the band consists of guitarist and producer Anthony Cedargren, bass player Tony Westgard and Jens Perrsson on drums, all previously in Love Child, plus the addition of singer Pelle Anderson.Seven Wishes self-titled debut was released by a British label, but their sound is typically Scandinavian.The band was often compared with Dokken - just check "Life Goes On" - but to my ears their blend of sharp hard rock with melody and a touch of edgy metal waters from bands like TNT, 220 Volt, Treat, Talisman, the first Dalton, etc.Next albums "Utopia" (2001) and "Destination: Alive" (2005).
Album:
Very rare Japan edition of SEVEN WISHES second album “Utopia” including an exclusive bonus track.Originally released 2001, there was an European Limited Edition including an exclusive bonus track as well, included here as our blog extra.Sweden’s SEVEN WISHES was a terrific combo from Karlskoga, Örebro, oftem known as the ‘Swedish DOKKEN’, and that’s pretty accurate thanks to Anthony Cedergren’s guitar playing being very Lynch-esque (especially the rhythm) and the overall sound, we would add some FAIR WARNING, FATE, FIFTH ANGEL crunch, and why not, DANGER DANGER on the more melodic tracks.There’s a very classy melodic hard rock singer in Pelle Andersson, with that unmistakable Scandinavian feeling, and the songs are catchy, upbeat rocking – not a weak tune all over the track list.While SEVEN WISHES sound is undeniably European, their songwriting style & structure are, as said, very DOKKEN-esque. They even do a cover of ‘Unchain The Night’ here!“Utopia” is melodic hard rock but on the heavier side of things, riff-driven. The vocals are an octave higher than Don Dokken’s, but this will still appeal to fans of the old DOKKEN sound. The opening three tracks are all rockers and are the best example of the band’s songwriting prowess and style.First number ‘Out Of Sight’ is a highlight, rocking and head bangin’. ‘Don’t Fade Away’ and ‘Face That Evil’ are two of the heavier album tracks, while ‘Justify’ is the only real ballad (still rocking) of the album. A good one at that too. But for the most part, the songs rock hard and their are plenty of old school George Lynch guitar licks.There is a straight up cover of DOKKEN’s ‘Unchain The Night’ included, which should reinforce the description of their style for you. Just convert that to the European sound and production style.“Utopia” is an album that build a reputation over the years as a rocking-hard metallic platter in classic 80s style: sharp yet melodic. Solid songwriting is the backbone of any timeless song, as it provides the core “bones” that transcend genres, arrangements, and fleeting trends. That’s what you’ll find on SEVEN WISHES’ ”Utopia”.
Line Up:
Pelle Andersson - Vocals - See also: ex-Love Child
Anthony Cedergren – Guitar
Tony Westgard - Bass - See also: ex-Trazy, ex-Love Child, ex-Countess, ex-Loud Inc.
Linda Gustafsson – Drums
Klaus Olsson – Keyboards
+ guest:
Jens Persson – Drums
Tracklist:
01. Out Of Sight
02. Take My Heart
03. Holyman
04. Justify
05. Unchain The Night (Dokken Cover Track)
06. Too Late For Tears
07. Restless Heart
08. Don’t Fade Away
09. Face That Evil
10. Not Too Innocent
11. Free Your Mind (Japan Bonus Track)
12. Prodigal Son (Limited Edition Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2001 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 113 mb
Bio:
Melodic band formed in 1998 in Karlskoga, Örebro, Sweden.SEVEN WISHES were formed in the mid-nineties from the ashes of Love Child, a very good and unknown Scandi hard rock act. Indeed, the core of the band consists of guitarist and producer Anthony Cedargren, bass player Tony Westgard and Jens Perrsson on drums, all previously in Love Child, plus the addition of singer Pelle Anderson.Seven Wishes self-titled debut was released by a British label, but their sound is typically Scandinavian.The band was often compared with Dokken - just check "Life Goes On" - but to my ears their blend of sharp hard rock with melody and a touch of edgy metal waters from bands like TNT, 220 Volt, Treat, Talisman, the first Dalton, etc.Next albums "Utopia" (2001) and "Destination: Alive" (2005).
Album:
Very rare Japan edition of SEVEN WISHES second album “Utopia” including an exclusive bonus track.Originally released 2001, there was an European Limited Edition including an exclusive bonus track as well, included here as our blog extra.Sweden’s SEVEN WISHES was a terrific combo from Karlskoga, Örebro, oftem known as the ‘Swedish DOKKEN’, and that’s pretty accurate thanks to Anthony Cedergren’s guitar playing being very Lynch-esque (especially the rhythm) and the overall sound, we would add some FAIR WARNING, FATE, FIFTH ANGEL crunch, and why not, DANGER DANGER on the more melodic tracks.There’s a very classy melodic hard rock singer in Pelle Andersson, with that unmistakable Scandinavian feeling, and the songs are catchy, upbeat rocking – not a weak tune all over the track list.While SEVEN WISHES sound is undeniably European, their songwriting style & structure are, as said, very DOKKEN-esque. They even do a cover of ‘Unchain The Night’ here!“Utopia” is melodic hard rock but on the heavier side of things, riff-driven. The vocals are an octave higher than Don Dokken’s, but this will still appeal to fans of the old DOKKEN sound. The opening three tracks are all rockers and are the best example of the band’s songwriting prowess and style.First number ‘Out Of Sight’ is a highlight, rocking and head bangin’. ‘Don’t Fade Away’ and ‘Face That Evil’ are two of the heavier album tracks, while ‘Justify’ is the only real ballad (still rocking) of the album. A good one at that too. But for the most part, the songs rock hard and their are plenty of old school George Lynch guitar licks.There is a straight up cover of DOKKEN’s ‘Unchain The Night’ included, which should reinforce the description of their style for you. Just convert that to the European sound and production style.“Utopia” is an album that build a reputation over the years as a rocking-hard metallic platter in classic 80s style: sharp yet melodic. Solid songwriting is the backbone of any timeless song, as it provides the core “bones” that transcend genres, arrangements, and fleeting trends. That’s what you’ll find on SEVEN WISHES’ ”Utopia”.
Line Up:
Pelle Andersson - Vocals - See also: ex-Love Child
Anthony Cedergren – Guitar
Tony Westgard - Bass - See also: ex-Trazy, ex-Love Child, ex-Countess, ex-Loud Inc.
Linda Gustafsson – Drums
Klaus Olsson – Keyboards
+ guest:
Jens Persson – Drums
Tracklist:
01. Out Of Sight
02. Take My Heart
03. Holyman
04. Justify
05. Unchain The Night (Dokken Cover Track)
06. Too Late For Tears
07. Restless Heart
08. Don’t Fade Away
09. Face That Evil
10. Not Too Innocent
11. Free Your Mind (Japan Bonus Track)
12. Prodigal Son (Limited Edition Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/